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QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 03:04 AM) THANK YOU! Finally someone who actually understands. There are very, very few "save" situations for this club now, and therefore Bobby could sit on the bench and rot. Id rather take my chances bringing him in in the 8th down by 1 and atleast have a CHANCE to win in the 8th and 9th rather than put in someone who is going to make it obvious we aren't going to win. Bobby at least gives this team a chance for a comeback. However, he should only be brought in if we're down 1 run in the 9th inning. No reason to waste him if we're down 3 runs....we can't even get that in 9 innings.

It's time for Ozzie to step up and get this team going on the right track. He needs to stop feeling sorry for himself and talking a big game in the media. It's time for him to prove he can make a lineup without having some mediocre slap hitter at the top of the order. It's time for him to shake things up, even if that means drastic things like putting Owens or Mackowiak between Konerko and AJP to break up the automatic double play situation that those guys get themselves into. Basically, it's time for Ozzie to prove that he hasn't lost this team, and that he's the right man to stop this almost year long slump this team has been in. Please stop making comments about if you should be fired or not or what's going to happen in your career. Just go out and get this team to play with energy and confidence.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:57 AM) sox never faced Sampson before, therefore no tape, therefore Greg Walker has nothing to work with. We have so many bad hitters in our lineup right now. I'm absolutely convinced that Walker needs to go, and get someone new in the hitter's ear. I'm still wondering what Ozzie brings to this team right now?

Flash....I can't believe you were expecting a lot of runs tonight. Going down without even a fight. Terrero with the perfect example of a team that just has no clue how to do things right.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:47 AM) You still didn't answer my question of how we're expected to match the rotations within the division in 2008 and beyond. We're going to dominate with 10 #4 starters! Meanwhile, the Tigers have the potential to have quite a few #1 starters, as do the Twins.

Fields could face Lidge 100 times, and he'd probably K 90 times. QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:45 AM) Future All-Star Josh Fields completely whiffs on two sliders. Currently 0/11 on the season, and proving once again how pitiful this organization is at producing talent. The talent level we're putting on the field right now is the worst in a decade. Half the team wouldn't be in the majors on a high quality team. I hope KW is satisfied that he traded Garcia, Gload, and McCarthy, and he only got one guy who can contribute to the 2007 team. Any word on Jerry Owens? At least we don't have to listen to Hawk tomorrow.

Double play #30 for AJP as he chases ball 4.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:38 AM) Russell has fallen off a cliff recently. Whatever he had earlier is obviously gone. Gonzalez better not falter one bit. His presence is key to our future, whether or not he's a future #2 or #4 (as people seem to believe). Still wondering how we're going to match the pitching staffs within the division. De Los Santos is still too raw, and too far away. At this point, I want to know how we'll match the hitting. The Indians and Tigers are going to have top-notch offenses for a long time. We need jphat back Ha...and now Jenks is getting up when we're down 3?

Adam Russell with another bad game. I'd like to see them try him at closer.

Terrible game for Thome. He's been worthless this season against LHP.

Our minor league players that have joined the big league team (Molina, Sweeney, Owens, Fields, Gonzalez) are now 16-108 this season with like 5 extra base hits. Yes, our future looks amazing! QUOTE(DaGame2584 @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:21 AM) All I can say is thank GOD we had 2005! Amen!

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:15 AM) Why do I think we're getting close to calling one of the JAG trio up to try and help the bullpen? Might as well....give us something to look forward to. Masset needs to be sent down and given a chance to start.

Haha...this is the worst I've ever seen the Sox play for an extended stretch. QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:12 AM) Nick Masset is an example of why I fear Williams attempting to receive anything of value for any of of players in the coming months. Receiving Danks for McCarthy obviously appears to benefit us, atleast this early, but Masset and Rasner have hardly been the additonal pieces one would expect production from. Rasner to a lesser extent, yes, but still -- the trade is equivalent to taking one step back, one and a half steps forward. We're not improving our team much. Next trade Williams makes, it needs to obviously benefit our club. With more potential than Masset and Rasner. This team is so far from being good, it's scary. I don't want KW or Ozzie anywhere near a rebuilding team. I still think we should try and trade Thome to the Yankees for Cabrera, Proctor, and a good prospect like Betances.

Not sure why this is surprising right now. We had only 4 players in the lineup tonight who are better than mediocre everyday players. What's our record since the AJ/Ozzie/Buehrle crap?

This team deserves everything that's happening with these horrible personnel decisions. 8 minor leaguers on a 100 million dollar payroll team is pathetic. Masset bringing it with that 92 mph heater.

QUOTE(rafacosta @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:02 AM) I don't see why Ozzie should be blamed so far in this game... Continuing to put one of the weakest hitters in Sox history at the leadoff position is not a good move. However, my bigger issue with Ozzie right now is just how lethargic this team is. It really seems like they accept losing way too much. And don't get me started on putting Andy Gonzalez into RF. KW must be a freaking moron for calling him up.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 02:01 AM) He was saying that throughout the end of April and early May. I just wonder if he's given up that the Sox offense isn't such a lock to turn it around. Well, it's not for lack of trying. He's probably said that line about 10 times tonight.

This game's over...I can't think of the last time this team made any sort of comeback to win a game. Hey Ozzie....keep up the good work!

We have the warning track power swing going lately. That was still impressive by Fields.

We started rebuilding over last offseason....it was obvious.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 01:53 AM) I'm struggling to find something about this team to be positive or hopeful about... My #1 goal is for Fields to start getting some good contact. I also would like to see Anderson called up sooner than later. It's worthless to keep putting Owens out there.

QUOTE(hitlesswonder @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 01:52 AM) But the bigger picture is that he simply will not be an impact player at the major league level -- he K's like crazy and can't hit a decent fastball. And he's the Sox top prospect...what was it you said about someone getting fired? Give Fields time. More than ever, I've seen prospects come up around the league and look awful for a month or so. Then, all of a sudden, it starts to click. Crede's going to be out for the year, so you might as well sit back and hope for the best with him and not criticize him on a play that wasn't terrible.

QUOTE(rafacosta @ Jun 9, 2007 -> 01:49 AM) Josh Fields...you don't hit and now you don't play defense... That wasn't his fault. His fielding has been fine. Meanwhile, Danks continues to throw high pitch after high pitch. Holy s***! How is Ozzie not on the hot seat with his team playing so pathetic and without hustle/fundamentals?

Nice bunt...I've never seen a team lose in every single possible aspect like we do.

Haha....this team is so f***ing bad. If the Sox get swept this weekend, is there any chance that someone gets fired?